2019 HTG to UGX Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 HTG to UGX Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the HTG to UGX exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 48.1580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 37.8277.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3302 UGX. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.4349 to the December average rate of 38.1568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 48.1580 was down 18.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 59.1812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
HTG to UGX Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 43.9974, compared to 38.5381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4593 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 3.0198 UGX (High: 47.2261 / Low: 44.2063). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3475 UGX (High: 38.2211 / Low: 37.8736).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.4576 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 47.4349) against the same month in 2018 (average: 56.4308), the exchange rate shifted by -8.9958 (-15.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.1580 | 46.6035 | 47.4349 |
| February | 47.2261 | 44.2063 | 45.1141 |
| March | 44.8280 | 44.1218 | 44.4609 |
| April | 44.4892 | 43.5888 | 44.0639 |
| May | 43.7381 | 41.1222 | 42.6841 |
| June | 41.4111 | 39.3593 | 40.2265 |
| July | 39.5632 | 39.1413 | 39.2954 |
| August | 39.1195 | 38.6464 | 38.8372 |
| September | 38.7016 | 38.2574 | 38.4725 |
| October | 38.7205 | 38.2296 | 38.4840 |
| November | 38.2211 | 37.8736 | 37.9825 |
| December | 38.6094 | 37.8277 | 38.1568 |